ART IN ARCHITECTURE: ROBERT TANNEN ON FRANK GEHRY
“Frank’s investment in future generations of architects is his greatest asset. His legacy, monumental body of work, and philosophies to educate, inspire and influence.”
Terrence Sanders-Smith: After your first meeting with Frank Gehry in New Orleans, what professional and personal characteristics did you find endearing about him as you two became closer friends?
Robert Tannen: Frank and I shared the same philosophy of thinking and making things. That invention and innovation as opposed to repeating ideas that others had created was important. That there was no orthodoxy for architecture or regional planning. It was important to find a way of dealing with the issues, whether the issue is a client who wants a building, or a regional plan for an area. We both begin with our own ideas. Frank and I found a common place where his work and my work were understandable to each other and appreciated.
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Street Date: Tuesday December 9th 2025
Terrence Sanders-Smith
Terrence Sanders-Smith has contributed to the landscape of contemporary art as an artist, gallerist, curator, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Artvoices Magazine, Turnstile Magazine, Art Thug Magazine (ATM) and Artvoices Books.
